It is often said that there are major trade-offs between energy security, equity and sustainability. But what if this is a misconception? Energy Post editor Karel Beckman argues that by creating a new sustainable energy system we can at the same time advance energy security and reduce energy poverty.Ā … [Read more...]
The new China-Europe connection: how China’s new Silk Road strategy will change the face of the world
Chinaās āNew Silk Roadā strategy is intended to connect the Chinese industrial powerhouse first with Eurasia and then Europe. This will be done through a gigantic, intricate network of road and rail transport lines and energy pipelines, which will cut overland travel time from China to Europe to just two days. It is the greatest trade story in the world, writes reporter Pepe Escobar, even though we hear little about it in the West. Europe, notes … [Read more...]
Why Chileās mines run on renewables ā and Australiaās donāt
Unbelievable but true: the Chilean mining industry is increasingly run on renewable energy, which will soon be bigger than conventional power sector in Chile, and cost-competitive. The Chileans ought to thank the Chinese for this, writes Australian professor John Mathews, whose new book, The Greening of Capitalism, has just been published by Stanford University Press. Mathews adds that Australian miners should take a cue from their Chilean … [Read more...]
Energy security: Brussels, stop dreaming about the market and confront Russia and China geopolitically
European leaders are under the delusion that they can solve Europeās security of energy supply problem by creating a strong internal market, which they believe the rest of the world will be eager to serve. In reality, reducing dependence on Russia will require long-term political commitment, real power play and engagement with countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), write Cyril Widdershoven of energy research institute TNO and … [Read more...]
Maria van der Hoeven, IEA: Use cheap oil to put a price on carbon
With the drop in oil prices "delivering a shot of economic stimulus to consumers around the world", policymakers have a "once-in-a-generation" chance to take actions to cut our reliance on fossil fuels, writesĀ Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA). She urges policymakers in developed countries to use the drop in oil prices to put a price on carbon. … [Read more...]
What came out of Lima
Hundreds of country negotiating teams have been meeting in Lima, Peru over the past two weeks for the latest round of international climate negotiations. Mat Hope of The Carbon Brief gives an excellent overview of the results and discusses next steps. Overall conclusion: international climate negotiations have taken a step forward, but only a very small step. … [Read more...]
Putin’s gas gambit: what’s next after South Stream
The Russian cancellation of South Stream is not an end, but a beginning: a new start of Russian gas games in Europe and beyond, writes Agata Åoskot-Strachota of the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) in Poland. She discusses three likely scenarios for what will happen after South Stream and notes that this is a chance for Russia and Europe to look afresh at their bilateral gas relations and new pipeline options. But, she adds, it also makes it … [Read more...]
Cancellation of South Stream is not retaliation, but a business decision
The decision to stop the South Stream project does not represent a fundamental shift in Russian energy policy, writes Friedbert PflĆ¼ger,Ā Director of the European Centre for Energy and Resource Security (EUCERS) at Kingās College London. It is not a political retaliation or a ācounter-sanctionā, but above all a business decision: South Stream had become far too expensive in the current stagnant European gas market. … [Read more...]
Lima: a trillion reasons why climate talks may still fail
Hopes are high at the UN Climate Conference that has started this week in Lima, Peru. There are many signs that a turning point has been reached, writes Giles Parkinson of Reneweconomy.com. But the hurdle is still high: to meet the 2C target, two-thirds of known fossil fuel reserves have to stay in the ground, costing the oil and coal sector $1 trillion a year in lost revenue. … [Read more...]
US national interest requires clean energy, not fossil fuels
Many vested interests with short-term perspectives are fighting to maintain US dependence on fossil fuels. The long-term national interest, however, requires that the US makes a speedy transition to a clean energy society, writes energy expert Allan Hoffman. According to Hoffman, the shale revolution is only a temporary phenomenon. A continued reliance on oil and gas will imperil the nationās future. … [Read more...]
In the new energy security war, Europe has the upper hand over Russia, say top US officials Ā
Concerns about energy security have shot to the top of the political agenda in Europe. But the US has no intention of letting the EU down. āThe United States will be working with the EU to develop a plan for the mid- to long-term evolution of a more energy-secure futureā, said US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz at a conference of the Atlantic Council in Istanbul. At this summit, top US officials and energy experts showed themselves surprisingly … [Read more...]
Ukraineās winter survival strategy ā and what is to be done next
The de facto third gas war between Ukraine and Russia is only part of a broader, difficult situation for the whole Ukrainian energy sector. This winter may prove to be one of the toughest for Ukraine. The big challenge, however, lies in ensuring security of supply in the following years, write Andrii Chubyk of the Centre for Global Studies āStrategy XXIā and Zuzanna Nowak of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). According to … [Read more...]
Fossil-fueled Republicanism: what to expect from the new US Congress
While more and more people around the world are coming to recognize the need for restraints on fossil fuel consumption, the new Republican-dominated Congress will lead the United States in the opposite direction, writes Michael Klare, author of many books and articles on energy policy. Klare outlines the energy policies the Republicans in Congress are likely to pursue and explains what is behind their fervent commitment to oil and gas. In an … [Read more...]
What are we to make of the US and Chinaās "historic" climate deal?
The US-China Joint Announcement on Climate ChangeĀ made on 11 November, has given rise to a lot of commentary in the media worldwide. In this article, Mat Hope of The Carbon BriefĀ provides an excellent critical overview of some of the most significant analyses. Energy Post chief editor Karel Beckman adds some insights of his own. … [Read more...]
viEUws VIDEO: Brussels Briefing on Energy – All you need to know for November 2014
In this latestĀ Brussels Briefing on EnergyĀ viEUws.eu,Ā leading energyĀ journalistĀ Hughes BelinĀ provides anoverview of theĀ latest EU energy policy developments: … [Read more...]
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